The Library Uncovered: Behind the Scenes with Collections Services

As mentioned last week, staff in the Collections Services division have been creating a “behind the scenes” look at the work we do to get books to the shelf. The exhibit is now up! Come see a selection of the work we do to make sure the book you need is on the shelf when you need it.

The Library Uncovered: Behind the Scenes with Collections Services
Exhibit dates: December 19, 2022 – June 4, 2023
Location: The Jerry and Bruce Chappell Family Gallery
Opening reception: January 10, 2023, 3:00 pm EST (light refreshments served)

We captured a few in-process installation photos to pique your interest. The exhibit is open to the public during regular library hours.

Meg installing the wall graphics.

Archway graphics!

The animations are live!

Say hello to our little friend in the disaster case.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THIS EXHIBIT?

The cases in this exhibition highlight interesting items from the collection that represent some of the work we do:

Watch a slideshow to see how materials travel through Collections Services

Discover what languages are represented in our collections

See a map of where our resources come from

This exhibit is brought to you by Duke University Libraries Collections Services. The exhibit team includes:

Heather Baker, Metadata & Discovery Strategy

Sara Biondi, Monograph Acquisitions

Bethany Blankemeyer, Electronic Resources & Serials Acquisitions

Beth Doyle, Conservation Services

Jovana Ivezic, Conservation Services

Elena Feinstein, Collection Strategy & Development

Rich Murray, Resource Description

Jacquie Samples, Metadata & Discovery Strategy

The exhibit team wishes to thank:

Meg Brown, Exhibition Services

Michael Daul, Assessment and User Experience Strategy

Dracine Hodges, AUL for Collections Services

Janelle Hutchinson, Communications

Yoon Kim, Exhibition Services

Eric Monson, Center for Data and Visualization Sciences

Aaron Welborn, Director of Communications